How To Fix SHTTP102 - ICF name "&1" is not imported because the parent node does not exist!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SHTTP - Messages for Development Class SHTTP

• Message number: 102

• Message text: ICF name "&1" is not imported because the parent node does not exist!

What causes this issue?

In the SICF tree, the parent node for ICF name "<(>&<)>1" does not
exist!

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

The parent node for the ICF name must be exported from the source
system.
Example:
The ICF node "notificationstore" on service path
"/default_host/sap/opu/odata/iwfnd/ notificationstore" is imported into
the ABAP system without the parent node "wfnd" existing in the ABAP
system!
Solution:
All ICF nodes under the node "wfnd" must be exported again together with
the parent node "wfnd".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SHTTP102 - ICF name "&1" is not imported because the parent node does not exist! ?

  The SAP error message SHTTP102 indicates that there is an issue with the Internet Communication Framework (ICF) configuration in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the ICF node you are trying to import does not exist because its parent node is missing. This typically occurs when you are trying to activate or import an ICF service that relies on a parent node that has not been activated or does not exist in the system.
  Cause
  The primary causes of this error include:
  
  Missing Parent Node: The ICF service you are trying to activate has a parent node that is not activated or does not exist.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the ICF settings or the service you are trying to import.
  Transport Issues: If you are importing a transport request that includes ICF nodes, the transport may not have included all necessary parent nodes.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the SHTTP102 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Parent Node:
  
  Identify the parent node of the ICF service that is causing the error. You can usually find this information in the documentation or by checking the ICF configuration.
  Use transaction SICF to navigate to the ICF services and check if the parent node exists and is activated.
  
  
  
  Activate the Parent Node:
  
  If the parent node is not activated, activate it by right-clicking on the node in transaction SICF and selecting "Activate Service".
  Ensure that all necessary parent nodes are activated.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If you are importing a transport request, ensure that it includes all necessary ICF nodes, including parent nodes. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues during the import.
  
  
  
  Re-import the ICF Service:
  
  After ensuring that the parent node is activated, try to re-import or activate the ICF service that was causing the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, ICF services have dependencies on other services or configurations. Make sure that all dependencies are met.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  If the issue persists, check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SICF: Used to manage ICF services.
  SICF_LOG: To view logs related to ICF services.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on ICF and service activation.
  
  
  SAP Community: You can also search for discussions or similar issues in the SAP Community forums, where other users may have encountered and resolved similar problems.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SHTTP102 error and successfully activate the desired ICF service.